Senate Resolution No. 1977
BY: Senator AMEDORE
CONGRATULATING Mr. and Mrs. Allan Turnbull upon
the occasion of celebrating their 50th Wedding
Anniversary
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body takes great pleasure in paying
tribute to those flourishing marriages that have stood the test of time
to serve as a paradigm for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, It is the sense of this Legislative Body to congratulate
Mr. and Mrs. Allan Turnbull upon the occasion of their 50th Wedding
Anniversary; family members are throwing a Surprise Party to celebrate
this Golden Anniversary at Great Flats Brewing, Schenectady, New York,
on Sunday, August 18, 2019; and
WHEREAS, Allan Turnbull and the former Patricia Gail Goebel, of
Fultonville, New York, were united in marriage on August 16, 1969, at
St. Cecelia's Church in Fonda, New York; Reverend Norman Stephan
officiated the ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Patricia was raised in Gloversville, New York, where she
attended school in Broadalbin Central; after graduating, she went on to
further her education at both Fulton Montgomery Community College and
SUNY Oneonta; Allan was a graduate of Fonda-Fultonville Central School
before he graduated from Northeastern Computer Institute; and
WHEREAS, Affectionately known to their family and friends as Hoppy
and Patty, Allan and Patricia Turnbull are the proud parents of one
daughter, Sydney; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Turnbull are and always have been a
tower of strength, support, understanding and limitless love for their
family; and
WHEREAS, Well respected in their community, Allan worked for the
Montgomery County Highway Department, and Patricia worked for many years
as an elementary teacher at Fonda-Fultonville Central School; and
WHEREAS, In retirement, Patricia attends aerobics classes at the
YMCA and Allan has won a few senior level triathlons; they also enjoy
travelling and visiting their daughter in Boston, Massachusetts; and
WHEREAS, Their devotion, caring, sensitivity and responsiveness to
their family, friends and all who know them are their hallmark and
tradition; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Turnbull have lived and continue to live
their lives with great dignity and genuine grace, always demonstrating a
deep and continuing concern for human values and ideals, and in so
doing, they have inspired others to do the same; and
WHEREAS, This meaningful occasion is the result of the love, hard
work and spirit this couple has invested in their marriage; and
WHEREAS, These same values they have passed to their loved ones,
producing a family that is close-knit and supportive of its individual
members, public-minded in its relations to the community and committed
to the ideals of citizenship upon which this Nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Turnbull have touched the lives of their
family and many friends through the shining example of their marriage,
which is a testament to the devotion and admiration which they possess
for one another; and
WHEREAS, The longevity of this enduring marriage truly marks a
milestone in life's journey, an event of personal triumph and joy; and
WHEREAS, It is the practice of this Legislative Body that when an
occasion of such importance is brought to our attention, the same should
be memorialized by us for the edification and emulation of others; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Allan Turnbull upon the occasion of
celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be
transmitted to Mr. and Mrs. Allan Turnbull.